IOV, the Brantford band that recorded an album at Abbey Road Studios in England, is holding an album release and fundraising concert on Jan. 26.

The concert, being held in support of The Closet Door, will feature performances by IOV as well as several other local bands and musicians.

"We're really pleased with the album and we want to share our experience of recording at Abbey Road with as many people as possible," IOV frontman Darren Gooder said.

"We're big fans of The Closet Door - it's the kind of grassroots organization that we want to support and we wanted to showcase, as much as possible, a lot of the local talent.

"We have a number of Brantford bands and artists lined up so we think it will be a fun night."

The Closet Door is the creation of Tammy Hunt-Eechaute, who raises money to support the cancer clinic at Brantford General Hospital. Funds are raised through a variety of events held throughout the year and through partnerships with other organizations and businesses.

Previously, The Closet Door sold donated used clothing through a store and turned over some of the proceeds from sales to support the cancer clinic. The store closed last year but the fundraising efforts are continuing.

Local bands and artists scheduled to appear at the release party include Shy Harry, Empty Hours, The Good Godamns and Innersha. Corey Mercer and Nate Friesen are scheduled to perform acoustic sets.

"All of these musicians have strong ties to Brantford and we're really pleased to have them perform at our release party," Gooder said.

"It's a way of showcasing local musicians."

IOV, formerly known as I'm Of Vintage, will perform the six songs that make up its latest album, entitled Millions Of People. The band - Phil Eastman on bass, Matt Huddleston, on lead guitar and vocals, T. J. Whiltshire, on percussion and vocals,and Matt Anthony on drums - released the title track during an acoustic set at the Rose and Thistle on Dalhousie Street last November.

"I've done a lot of shows over the years but I think that was one of my favourites," said Gooder, who plays rhythm guitar and is the band's lead vocalist. "We were on stage for about four hours but it really didn't seem that long because we had a really good audience.

"We played some of our music but we also shared some videos and told some stories of our trip to Abbey Road."

Band members also participated in a question-and-answer session with the audience, Gooder noted.

Millions Of People, the album's title track, tells the story of a young woman who feels worthless and is full of self-doubt even though many people see her as popular and attractive. However, she comes to realize that many others share her feelings and that she's like "millions" of other people.

Other tracks on the album include Night Sun, Make it, Redress Woman, Something More and Long Road.

IOV also will play some of older material and some new songs the band is planning to record.

Abbey Road Studios is where some of the world's most famous bands and artists, including The Beatles, Pink Floyd and the Red Hot Chili Peppers among others, have recorded albums.

IOV was invited to record at Abbey Roads when Gooder was in London on a business trip. He was invited to apply for recording time and after sending copies of IOV's music to the studio, the band received an invitation to record at the iconic studio.

The band spent a week at Abbey Road recording their album, which Gooder has described as a "once-in-a-lifetime experience."

At a glance

WHAT: Album release party and fund-raising concert for The Closet Door

WHEN: Jan. 26 with the doors opening at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Club NV, 234 Colborne St., Brantford.

WHO: IOV will be joined by Innersha, Shy Harry, Empty Hours, The Good Godamns, Corey Mercer and Nate Friesen.

OTHER: Tickets are $15 in advance at $20 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased through www.ticketscene.ca .